Browsing Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering (TN-IEP) by Title
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Adsorption of Polar Oil Components onto Chalk: Impact of Silica content on Initial Wetting
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-07-30)The wetting state of reservoir rocks, particularly naturally fractured chalk, is fundamental in the efficient application of advanced oil recovery methods by injection of water. In the subsurface crude oil/brine/rock system, ... -
Adsorption of silica nanoparticles in chalk and sandstone and it effect of fluid/rock interactions.
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06-15)This study addresses the adsorption of Silica nanoparticles (NPs) and its effect on fluid/rock interactions in chalk and sandstone reservoirs. The first part of this thesis addresses the kinetic adsorption behaviour of ... -
Advanced modelling material functions of the Phan-Thein-Tanner (PTT) and Large amplitude oscillation shear (LAOS) flow modules
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-07-15)The material functions of the linear and exponential Phan-Thein-Tanner (PTT) and Large amplitude oscillation shear (LAOS) modules are analyzed. The behavior of the functions at inception and cessation are investigated using ... -
Advances in Solar PV Systems; A Comprehensive Review of PV Performance, Influencing Factors, and Mitigation Techniques
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)PV power plants utilizing solar energy to generate electricity on a large scale has become a trend and a new option that has been adopted by many countries; however, in actuality, it is difficult to anticipate how much ... -
Advantages and Current Limitation of One-Part Geopolymers Developed for O&G Industry: Apple-to-Apple Comparison
(Bachelor thesis, 2023)The development of geopolymers for use in the oil and gas industry has gained significant recognition in recent years due to the pressing need for sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives in the sector. The ... -
Aging and Temperature Effects on the Performance of Sustainable One-Part Geopolymers Developed for Well-Cementing Applications
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)This study elucidates the effects of aging and temperature over the performance of one-part “just add water” (JAW) granite-based geopolymers for application in well cementing and well abandonment. Additionally, the ... -
Alternative applications of wired drill pipe in drilling and well operations
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06)Oil and gas companies target to carry out drilling and other well operations in a safe and cost-effective manner with focus on the long-term integrity of the wells. Well operations become more challenging in environments ... -
Alternative setting materials for primary cementing and zonal isolation – Laboratory evaluation of rheological and mechanical properties
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Portland cement is the prime zonal isolation material used in hydrocarbon wells and its utilization has been extended to geothermal, carbon sequestration and gas storage wells. Despite the vast quantity of research activities ... -
Alternatives to conventional rig for P&A on fixed installations
(Bachelor thesis, 2023)Looking forward, there will be a need of performing a considerable number of permanent plugging and abandoning (PP&A) of oil and gas wells on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). These wells just cannot be left behind. ... -
An End-To-End Machine Learning Project for Detection of Stuck Pipe Symptoms During Tripping Operations
(Master thesis, 2021)Non-productive time due to stuck pipe costs the Oil and Gas industry substantial losses amounting to $250 million annually [1]. Thus, it is imperative for companies to invest in tools that can aid in prevention. This study ... -
An evaluation of inflow control technologies on the Neptune Energy Gjøa field
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-07)Operators are constantly looking for new ways to increase production and recovery in oil and gas wells by application of Intelligent Well Completions and Inflow Control Technology (ICT). For the latter, one of the main ... -
An Evaluation of Liner Deformation in the Valhall Field
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06-15)Valhall is one of the giant, high porosity chalk reservoir in the southern part of the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The field has been in production since 1982 with pressure depletion and reservoir compaction as main drive ... -
An experimental research of Newtonian fluids inan annular Heavy-Over-Light fluid displacement
(Bachelor thesis, 2021)During the construction of a well, casings are considered essential for the wellintegrity. The job of securing the casing in place, i.e. the primary cementingof the casing, is a challenging task in itself due to the vast ... -
An Experimental Study of Fluid Displacements and Effects of Inner Pipe Vibration in an Eccentric and Vertical Annulus
(Master thesis, 2021)Well abandonment operations can be expensive and time consuming, and thousands of wells will need to be permanently plugged and abandoned off the coast of Norway in the coming years. One potential cost-cutting measure ... -
An experimental study of unsupported pipe buckling in live well intervention
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06)In this experimental study, unsupported pipe experiments are conducted. Information regarding intervention operation, focusing on snubbing operations in live well interventions and unsupported buckling during these operations, ... -
An Experimental Study of Vibration Assisted Displacement in a Horizontal Annulus for Enabling Through Tubing Abandonment
(Master thesis, 2021)Traditionally, Permanent Plug and Abandonment (PP&A) operations has been carried out by pulling casing and tubing using either Mobil Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU) or Fixed Platform Drilling (FPD). The costs can run up to ... -
An Experimental Study of “Heavy over Light” Density-Unstable Displacement of Newtonian Fluids in a Vertical Annular Geometry of Interest to Reverse Circulation Cementing
(Master thesis, 2021)When an oil well is constructed it is important to cement the casing in place.The cement’s main objectives is to support the casing and ensure zonal isola-tion to prevent leakage of reservoir fluids to the surface. Primary ... -
An Experimental Study on the Rise and Absorption of CO2 Bubbles in Newtonian and non-Newtonian Fluids
(Master thesis, 2023)CO2 released from combustion of carbon or hydrocarbons has the potential to be stored in oceans or water based systems. Optimizing this process requires collecting comprehensive data with varying parameters to gain a deeper ... -
An Experimental Study on Thermophysical Parameters of Production Wells and their Applications
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06)Transient pressure and temperature behavior in a wellbore develops as hot fluids from the reservoir move upward, exchanging heat with the surrounding formation. Because of heat exchange between the production fluid and ... -
An Overview and Discussion of MPD Systems used in Offshore Operations
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06)Globally, established fields are reaching maturity and easily accessible reserves have already been exploited. The remaining reserves are generally more difficult to drill and attempting to drill them using conventional ...